FULTON COUNTY, Ga. authorities are investigating reports of a shooting near Palmetto Elementary School in the city of Palmetto, which led to a large law enforcement response and safety precautions at the campus.
Emergency responders were dispatched to the area following reports of an armed individual near the school.
As a safety measure, officials issued a shelter-in-place order while officers worked to secure and assess the scene.
Authorities have confirmed that an incident occurred in the vicinity of the school, though detailed information about what happened is still being determined.
According to information available at this time:
Law enforcement agencies remain actively engaged and are coordinating their response at the scene.
The suspect was reported to have fled the area in a black Denali SUV, and investigators are continuing efforts to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Officials have indicated that there was one female victim, who has been confirmed deceased.
Preliminary details suggest the situation may be connected to a domestic-related dispute that occurred at the school location, rather than an intentional act targeting students or the school community.
At the time of this report, there have been no confirmed statements indicating that students were directly involved or injured.
Law enforcement officials continue to gather facts, and additional updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact local authorities.
